Traffic Offense Sentencing in Levy County
333 convicted cases (2025) · Levy County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
We analyzed 333 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Levy County (2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Levy County judges sentence differently.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences in Levy County run 15 days to 2.8 months; the median is 1.3 months.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 333 convicted cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Fine Range (Cases With Fines)
Exhibit · Fine range, cases with fines (2025)
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2025)
| Outcome | Levy County | Florida (Statewide) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 37.2% | 25.4% |
| Probation Only | 25.2% | 12.5% |
| Average Sentence | 1.2 months | 20 days |
| Average Fine | $512 | $280 |
| Average Probation | 9.8 months | 11.4 months |
| Average Court Costs | $414 | $373 |
Sentence Confinement Types (2023-2025)
| Confinement Type | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 425 | 2.3 months | $124 |
| State Prison Facility | 17 | 1 year, 9 months | $182 |
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends, all Traffic Offense cases in Levy County
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 458 | 70.7% | 0.0% | 3.8 months |
| 2024 | 464 | 65.1% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
| 2025 | 333 | 71.2% | 0.0% | 3.3 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Trend rows cover all Traffic Offense cases in Levy County by disposition year; the sentencing figures above cover convicted cases in the 2025 window.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Levy County makes it in front of a judge. Of 188 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.1% — in line with the 10.3% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
See the complete picture for this charge: Traffic Offense outcomes in Levy County — dismissal rates, counsel analysis, and year-over-year trends.
Other Charges Sentenced in Levy County (2023-2025)
| Charge | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 547 | 7.7 months | $159 |
| Other | 311 | 1 year, 6 months | $157 |
| Battery | 213 | 1 year | $51 |
| Larceny / Theft | 194 | 4.7 months | $135 |
| Resisting Officer | 183 | 6.8 months | $312 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for Traffic Offense in Levy County?
Based on 333 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Levy County (2025), the average sentence is 1.2 months. The statewide average is 20 days.
How much are fines for Traffic Offense in Levy County?
35.1% of convicted Traffic Offense defendants in Levy County received a fine, averaging $512. Court costs average $414 additionally.
How does Levy County compare to statewide sentencing for Traffic Offense?
Levy County's average sentence of 1.2 months compares to the statewide average of 20 days. The prison rate is 0.9% locally vs 0.9% statewide. The average fine is $512 locally vs $280 statewide.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense Sentencing in Levy County, Florida (2025). Based on 333 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/traffic-offense/levy
Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: September 2026
Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.
Methodology: These statistics are based on 333 Traffic Offense cases in Levy County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 333 cases · 2025 · Data last updated September 2026